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And the shitstorm begins.

Guess you didn't read the OP.

In case you don't frequent the sales sections, just letting you guys know my rvf is up for sale.
Feel free to check it out, and let me know if I have forgotten to include anything in the ad.


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http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-xl250r-1985-usa_model7687/partslist/

A few pics there, you should be able to trace the lines.

Did either of you two try out the S1000RR?

In the nicest way possible, **** you. LOL.
Congrats dude.

Grats on the purchase! Looks so damn comfy.
I imagine it would make a great commuter/long distance bike with the occasional squirt through the twisties.

I hear so many good things about the Spada. I saw one for sale that was a cafe racer project.
Oh how I wish I could win the lotto.

An average-good condition mid 2000's CB400 will set you back 5.5-6.5k.
Pretty well priced when you compare it to other LAMS bikes imo.
I personally wouldn't spend the 6k for the (back then new)...

All other projects can wait when there is a bike involved :D

Oh man, you need to get yourself an aftermarket exhaust for the new baby!
Such a lovely machine though.

You ride the bike as its supposed to. You wouldn't be puttering around at low rpm on an I4 vs the parallel twin, so your argument of low speed overtake etc. is redundant.
Re; wet vs dry, it was all...

CB400 - 39kw/168kg
Ninja300 - 29kw/172kg

I'm starting to think you work for kawasaki the way you keep praising the 300.
You should stop spewing facts you haven't researched.

There is a reason they used the design of the 250 engine for so long.
It was reliable and tough as nails.
Yes, the 300 is an alright bike, but for the $7 000 you'll pay, you can get a whole lot...

LAMS and bargain should never be used in the same sentence.
OP, just get yourself a little shitbox bike to commute on when you get back.
A postie from the auctions can be had for about a grand last...

I think the looks will be all it has going for it.

You'll quickly grow bored of the 300. They really don't offer much of an upgrade over the 250.
So little of an upgrade, that the price is hardly worth it.
Your best bet, if looking at new-ish...

God damn Vander, that was an impressive stack.
You're lucky you weren't taken with the bike.
Any major injuries?

Big bikes and new bikes are going to come with a price.
I would say stick with a cheap used 250 because at the end of the day you're a learner and you probably will drop it.

Edit: Also if you...

I imagine you want something bigger because you're a bit bigger yourself.
Check out http://cycle-ergo.com/ and go and sit on a few before you make any purchases.

They look great, a little lower on power and a lot heavier than I would have hoped.

I would prefer to stick my old RR though.

But in saying that, it seems most people buying bikes are doing so...

That's the one DL. A friend of mine just bought one.
Doesn't quite hold its own compared to the older 4 cylinders, but still a step in the right direction compared to the new 250's.
Some nicer...

Glad you didn't come out of that any worse. Shame about the bike.
Heal up soon and hop back on the saddle.

That NC looks pretty sweet! Had no idea that thing even existed!
Along those kinda lines, the Yama FZ6, Kawa ER6.
Not quite sportsbike, not quite cruiser.